The John R. Oishei Foundation

“My hope and my goal is that when we look back and see the changes we’ve made–because I know we WILL change things–we’ll agree: we did this together.” In our latest blog post, the Foundation’s Esther Annan, LMSW shares her thoughts on community engagement, centering community voice, and what it looks like to be disciplined in collaboration. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eJFfUxGK

Many thanks to the group of leaders who are guiding our Search process for the new Head of People & Culture and Head of Community Impact leadership roles: Kimberly Brown , MAOL: Oishei Fellow-Cohort 3; Executive Director, Community Access Services   Samuel Hill: Oishei Fellow-Cohort 5; Chief Strategy Officer, Heritage Ministries   Glenn Jackson: Chair of the Board of Directors, Oishei Foundation; Chief Diversity Officer, M&T Bank   Christina Orsi: President, John R. Oishei Foundation   Rene Petties-Jones: Oishei Fellow-Cohort 3; President, NFJC of WNY, Inc.   Chandra Redfern(No solicitations): Board of Directors, Oishei Foundation; CEO, Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc.  Please read on for more information about the roles, the search process, and how to express interest. If you’re passionate about advancing racial equity, and building a stronger, more just Buffalo-Niagara region, we encourage you to apply. https://lnkd.in/g5ztdG4e

Many thanks to the group of leaders who are guiding our Search process for the new Head of People & Culture and Head of Community Impact leadership roles: Kimberly Brown , MAOL: Oishei Fellow-Cohort 3; Executive Director, Community Access Services   Samuel Hill: Oishei Fellow-Cohort 5; Chief Strategy Officer, Heritage Ministries   Glenn Jackson: Chair of the Board of Directors, Oishei Foundation; Chief Diversity Officer, M&T Bank   Christina Orsi: President, John R. Oishei Foundation   Rene Petties-Jones: Oishei Fellow-Cohort 3; President, NFJC of WNY, Inc.   Chandra Redfern(No solicitations): Board of Directors, Oishei Foundation; CEO, Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc.  Please read on for more information about the roles, the search process, and how to express interest. If you’re passionate about advancing racial equity, and building a stronger, more just Buffalo-Niagara region, we encourage you to apply. https://lnkd.in/g5ztdG4e

NEW LEADERSHIP POSITION We’re looking for our inaugural Head of People & Culture. Take a look at the position description and please share it with your networks. ➡️ Head of People & Culture: Helping Oishei center racial equity as an organization. This role will lead efforts to center racial equity within our internal operations, ensuring our organizational culture reflects our mission and values. The People & Culture Leader will drive initiatives that center racial equity in our practices and culture including through talent acquisition, professional development, and organizational wellbeing, fostering a workplace where every team member thrives. This individual will also play a pivotal role in aligning our internal practices with our external racial equity work. https://lnkd.in/g_n6CQsx

NEW LEADERSHIP POSITION We’re looking for our first Head of Community Impact. Take a look at the position description and please share it with your networks. ➡️ Head of Community Impact: Ensuring community voice is at the center of our work. As a key link between the Foundation and the communities we serve, this role will guide our efforts to incorporate community perspectives into our initiatives. The Head of Community Impact will lead strategies to build financial prosperity by addressing root causes of racial inequity and collaborate with partners to design programs and investments that reflect the needs and aspirations of the community. https://lnkd.in/g5tar7Ky

NEW LEADERSHIP POSITIONS As we continue to evolve and align with our mission to advance a racially just and thriving Buffalo-Niagara region, The John R. Oishei Foundation is excited to announce two new leadership positions. ➡️ Head of People & Culture: This role will lead efforts to center racial equity within our internal operations, ensuring our organizational culture reflects our mission and values. ➡️ Head of Community Impact: As a key link between the Foundation and the communities we serve, this role will guide our efforts to incorporate community perspectives into our initiatives. If you’re passionate about advancing racial equity and building a stronger, more just community, please explore these opportunities. Read on to learn more about the search process, the positions, and how to express interest. Please also share these opportunities with your networks. https://lnkd.in/g5ztdG4e

We had an amazing time at the Buffalo Urban League's energizing and inspiring Gala! With a theme of Collective Strength: Celebrate the Power of Community, the evening was a wonderful reminder of the many, many organizations and people who are working hard every day to move Buffalo forward. 

Many thanks to Dennis Galucki and the Center for the Study of Art, Architecture, History, and Nature for the invitation to be part of the IMAGINE Buffalo series, presented by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Oishei President Christina Orsi shared an update on the Foundation's new strategic approach and evolution with participants earlier this week.  You can see the entire presentation and question / answer session here: https://lnkd.in/g4Td79H9

"Understanding these necessary shifts pushed us as an organization to take a hard look at our processes, our systems, and how we structure our work. As a result, our team identified several new key functions, or areas of work, that the Foundation must have to create lasting change." Oishei Foundation President Christina Orsi shares an update on our evolution, including the new key functions that will shape our work ahead. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gYyfKNy4 Photo: Kalvin Booker